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LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets' mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. To absolutely nobody's surprise, LeBron James led the way.
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Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25, first in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, seventh in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Thunder -4.5; over/under is 204.
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Denver looks to clinch series in game 5

Los Angeles Lakers (47-35, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Nuggets -7.5; over/under is 218.
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Boston visits Miami with 2-1 series lead

Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -10.5; over/under is 202.
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Magic's second straight rout of Cavaliers ties series at 2-2

Magic's second straight rout of Cavaliers ties series at 2-2

ORLANDO, Fla.
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Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series

MIAMI (AP) — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. And when they finally got to play again, they let out all the frustration. The result: a defensive masterpiece.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was on his hands and knees after taking a hard shot to the eye on the opening possession of a pivotal playoff game.
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Jimmy Butler says he's 'working,' but there's no timetable for his return to the Heat

Jimmy Butler says he's 'working,' but there's no timetable for his return to the Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler says he wants to play in the NBA playoffs, though there's no timetable for his return from a sprained MCL.
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Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2

Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — By the time Franz Wagner finished outscoring Cleveland by himself in the third quarter, what had been a competitive game turned into another rout in this series between the Orlando Magic and Cavaliers.
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Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers

Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Damian Lillard underwent an MRI to determine the severity of his Achilles tendon injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks could be without the star guard for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, coach Doc Rivers said
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